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Follow these step-by-step instructions to block websites on Chrome using your desktop and mobile devices.Blocking websites on Chrome can come in handy when you want to avoid distractions during the workday or prevent your kids from opening inappropriate websites. Luckily, Chrome’s features make it easy and fast to block any website on your desktop and mobile devices. This is how to block websites on Chrome for safer web browsing. To keep your info safe online, you should also learn how to block emails, how to delete yourself from Google searches, and how to stop spam texts. How does blocking websites on Chrome work?When a website is blocked on Google Chrome, the browser stops you from accessing that site. You may search or click on the URL, but Chrome will show an error page instead of loading the website. There are several ways to block websites on Chrome, including with a browser extension, WiFi router, and more. By filtering or restricting certain websites, you can protect devices from viruses, monitor kids’ online activity, and boost productivity at work. If speed is your goal, these Chrome keyboard shortcuts will make your web browsing even faster. rd.com, via chrome.google.com, Getty Images (2)How to block websites on Chrome via desktopExperts say that installing a browser extension is the easiest way to block a website on a desktop version of Chrome. They recommend using BlockSite, a free website blocker for Chrome with more than one million users. (FYI, not every Google Chrome extension protects your information online. This is the hidden truth about Google’s Incognito Mode.)
How to block websites on Chrome via AndroidIn addition to its extension for desktop computers, BlockSite offers an app for Android phones to block websites on Chrome.
How to block websites on Chrome via iPhoneNewer iPhone models can block sites from within the phone’s privacy settings—no app necessary.
How to block websites on Chrome without an extensionIf you don’t want to use a Chrome extension to block websites—and you have a Google Admin account—you can still block websites on your desktop using Google Chrome’s BlockList URL feature. Check out more fun Google tricks you need to try.
Alternatively, many WiFi routers allow you to block websites on Chrome and other browsers through any WiFi-connected device, including laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
How to unblock websites on ChromeChanged your mind about blocking a website? You can always unblock websites on Chrome by following these simple steps.
Google users, beware: Google knows a lot of creepy things about you, and it’s not just the websites you block. How do I allow only certain websites to block all?Can you block all websites except one in router?. Access your router's settings by logging in.. Find the parental controls, web filtering or similar settings. ... . There should be two filtering types: the blacklist and the whitelist. ... . Add specific websites or URLs to the whitelist one by one.. Save your settings.. How do I allow only one website on my browser?Click on the Whitelist (Allow Website) a website button. Here you can add the website that you want to allow on the Windows 10 devices. Enter the name of the website and add the web URL of the selected website.
How can I block certain websites on Chrome?Go to Manage Settings -> Filters on Google Chrome -> Manage sites -> Blocked. Tap the Add an exception icon. Type in the website or the domain that you want to block. Save and see if the site is blocked.
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